Alès, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

42,410 Population 4,094/sq mi density

443 ft Elevation 135 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$19,440 median income, 24.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$112,000 home value, $560/mo rent

Alès, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,440

74% below

Home Value

$112,000

60% below

Median Rent

$560/mo

52% below

31.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

24.7%

586% above

30.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

58°F

299 sunny days/yr

Is Alès a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alès residents earn a median household income of $19,440 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 24.7% (586% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,545 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alès is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $560/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Alès has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42,410

Density4,094/mi²

Foreign Born10.1%

Economy

Median Income$19,440

Per Capita

Unemployment24.7%

Poverty30.0%

Housing

Home Value$112,000

Rent$560

Ownership

Housing Units16,964

Rent Burden31.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days299/yr

Rain26.0 in/yr

Elevation443 ft

Did You Know?

10.1% of residents are foreign-born.